EVS - Housekeeper - Walter Reed
About The Position
The Housekeeper provides cleaning and janitorial services in assigned areas of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to maintain a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and satisfying environment for hospital staff, patients, and visitors. The role helps prevent the spread of infection and odors and requires following procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing of, or moving materials, including blood and other potentially infectious materials, in accordance with the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and HHS Exposure Control Plan. The position is full-time and pays $22.41 per hour. The stated third shift is 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM and receives an additional $1.20 per hour. Employees may be required to work different shifts as needed. Employment is contingent on completing a pre-employment background check and drug screening, and employees must be able to obtain and maintain any required base or installation access credentials. The employer maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Requirements
- At least one year of housekeeping experience in a hospital or health care environment.
- Ability to communicate, read, write, and understand English.
- Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Ability to obtain and maintain any base or installation access credentials required by the location.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Clean designated non-critical inpatient, outpatient, administrative, and medical support areas in accordance with contract specifications.
- Clean and disinfect patient rooms, beds, gurneys, examination tables, restrooms, offices, and common areas to a clean aseptic standard.
- Perform terminal cleaning of patient rooms and special procedure areas, including surgical, Labor and Delivery, Emergency Room, Cath Lab, Burn Unit, Neonatal, and Pediatrics areas, following HHS procedures.
- Collect and dispose of regular trash, regulated medical waste, and recycling materials.
- Collect and remove soiled linen into the appropriate bin.
- Replenish hand soap, hand sanitizers, and other supplies as needed.
- Dust mop and wet mop floors using microfiber materials and standard operating procedures; use disinfectant for wet mopping.
- Handle various cleaning chemicals and comply with applicable OSHA, EPA, Joint Commission, and State Health Department regulations; read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Dust horizontal and vertical surfaces; spot-wash walls; clean and polish fixtures, air vents, handrails, blinds, windows, sills, and other items as required.
- Use supplies wisely and keep the assigned janitor's closet clean and neat.
- Report maintenance work orders to the supervisor.
- Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.
- Adhere to key control, ID badge, and HIPAA policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
